Purchasing Administrator

The Entwistle Company is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Purchasing Administrator to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. Full training is provided. 

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. 

Ready to make a real difference? Join us. 

Our Mission Statement 

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. 
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. 
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. 

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Enter and validate purchase orders in ERP systems (e.g., Encore, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics). 
• Track and resolve outstanding procurement-related accounting issues. 
• Conduct research and analysis; generate reports for the Purchasing Manager and internal stakeholders. 
• Maintain accurate documentation in a highly regulated business environment. 
• Support internal teams with timely communication and reporting via email and shared systems. 
• Research proof of deliveries using internal software tools. 
• Contact suppliers following standard procedures to expedite open orders. 

What We Offer: 

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals 
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid Short-term  
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave 
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage 
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance 
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements 
• Employee Appreciation Events 

• High school diploma required 
• 1+ years’ experience in purchasing preferred 
• Minimum 1 year experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Projects is a plus 
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks at once 

Related Military Job Codes: 

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position: 

• Army MOS: 92Y – Unit Supply Specialist 
• Navy NEC: YN – Yeoman  
• Air Force AFSC: 3A1X1 - Administration 
• Marine Corps MOS: 0111 – Administrative Specialist 

Competitive pay based on experience.